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Picarro, Inc

Product Development Engineer

Picarro, Inc · Santa Clara, CA

Posted 1 day ago · $120K to $130K

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This role has been open
1 day
Picarro, Inc's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
86% of Picarro, Inc's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Picarro, Inc
high
21 stale, 1 reposted of 36 open
Hiring momentum
38 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Product Development Engineer will work within the R&D team to develop and transition advanced optical systems from prototypes to production-ready products. Responsibilities include designing and testing optical prototypes, preparing standard operating procedures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
  • Three to five years of direct experience in electro-optomechanical component testing, prototype development, and system design.
  • Proficient at troubleshooting electro-optomechanical assemblies and electrical PCBs using circuit diagrams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lay out, assemble, and align complex optical benchtop setups while ensuring accurate optical performance and stability.
  • Thorough knowledge of optical principles, including aberrations, polarization, and light propagation.
  • Extensive experience selecting optical components—such as lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, and detectors—for diverse applications and mounting approaches.

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated expertise in electro-optomechanical packaging and micro-optics, with careful consideration for thermal management and assembly processes.
  • Experienced in highly reflective coatings, fiber optic technologies, adherence to cleanroom protocols, and implementation of effective cleaning techniques for optical components.
  • Proficient in the selection and application of various optical epoxies and operating dispense systems.
  • Experienced in conducting comprehensive environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and thermal assessments.
  • Successfully transitioned NPI production lines into full-scale manufacturing environments.

What you get

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
  • Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • 401K

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is $120K to $130K, which may vary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Role involves significant collaboration and may require adaptability to dynamic research challenges.
  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned, which may imply a need for flexibility in learning new systems.

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Listed by Picarro, Inc on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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